Land Transfer Tax Calculator
Updated on 20 Oct 2026 · Checked by Aotob
On a C$750,000 home in Ontario you pay C$11,475 in land transfer tax.
Ontario land transfer tax. Toronto adds a municipal land transfer tax of about the same amount. First-time buyers would save C$4,000.
Ontario land transfer tax
C$11,475
That is 1.53% of the price, paid in cash at closing. It cannot be added to your mortgage.
Show the working
Tax on 750,000 in Ontario = 11,475.00
You pay = 11,475.00
The same home in other provinces
| Province | Tax | Relief | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 11,475 | 0 | 11,475 |
| British Columbia | 13,000 | 0 | 13,000 |
| Alberta | 1,450 | 0 | 1,450 |
| Quebec | 9,361 | 0 | 9,361 |
| Manitoba | 12,650 | 0 | 12,650 |
| Nova Scotia (Halifax) | 11,250 | 0 | 11,250 |
Questions people ask
Which province charges the most?
On a C$750,000 home, Ontario charges C$11,475 and British Columbia C$13,000. Alberta has no land transfer tax, only about C$1,450 in Land Titles fees.
Who counts as a first-time buyer?
In Ontario and BC you must never have owned a home anywhere, and the home must be your main residence. BC also requires you to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who has lived in BC for at least a year.
Does Toronto charge extra?
Yes. Toronto adds a municipal land transfer tax at about the same rates as Ontario, with its own first-time rebate. This calculator shows the provincial tax only.
Updated 20 Oct 2026Source: provincial land transfer tax rules (Ontario, BC, Revenu Québec)Checked by AotobAn estimate, not financial adviceReport an issue